Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 783 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Ask first, then think): Find the skill in the question: thinking habits, question words, open or closed, clear or unclear, or claim and reason. Use that lesson’s tip — how do you know; who / when / where / why / how; yes-no or not; what detail is missing; is there a real reason? Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
2. 2.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) who (b) where (c) when (d) why
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
5. 5.True or false: “the spot your bag is” is found with a “where” question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
9. 9.True or false: “spots missing facts” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it is round
11. 11.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason leaves fall? (a) who (b) how (c) why (d) where
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the purpose of a rule (c) the cause of the fight (d) the person in charge
14. 14.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the player who scored (b) the author of a book (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person in charge
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.True or false: “I think it will rain, because dark clouds are gathering.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) never asks why (b) changes mind with proof (c) thinks before deciding (d) compares the options
20. 20.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Everyone is sharing it, so I will share it too.” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
22. 22.True or false: “the day of the trip” is found with a “when” question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) unclear (b) clear
24. 24.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
25. 25.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the steps to make tea (b) the room of the meeting (c) the person who called (d) the reason for a delay
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) trust me (b) dark clouds are coming (c) the floor is slippery (d) the test is tomorrow
27. 27.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) clear, fair thinking (b) criticising people (c) thinking very fast (d) believing all you hear
28. 28.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the steps to tie a knot (b) the reason for a delay (c) the player who scored (d) the author of a book
29. 29.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
30. 30.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
34. 34.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
35. 35.🌧️ You want to know the reason the match was stopped. Which question is best? (a) “Is it over?” (b) “Was it stopped?” (c) “Who played?” (d) “Why was it stopped?”
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the way to fold a boat (b) the date of the exam (c) the steps to make tea (d) the way bees make honey
38. 38.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
39. 39.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify

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